Breaking: Alison Sweeney leaving Days of our Lives

Days of our Lives star Alison Sweeney (who has been on the show for 21 years)has announced that she will be departing the role of Sami Brady when her contract expires in December.

Sweeney made the announcement during The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday where she was the guest DJ and the segment will air on today’s broadcast show. In the clip, which was made available online early this morning, the actress shares she’s leaving to spend more time with her family.

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